UPDATE 2:00 p.m.- The officer has been identified as Cpl. Mujahid A. Ramazziddin
UPDATE 1:45 p.m.-
With broken hearts, we are announcing that one of our officers was shot and killed today. The brave officer was shot https://t.co/TUXlg06RGu
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) February 21, 2018
UPDATE 12:16 p.m.-
With broken hearts, we are announcing that one of our officers was shot and killed today. The brave officer was shot while stepping in to protect a woman threatened in a domestic situation. Please keep his family and our department in your prayers.
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) February 21, 2018
The suspect who killed our officer was shot and killed by responding law enforcement. More details later.
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) February 21, 2018
Brandywine, MD 11:30 a.m.- Indian Head Highway(Rte. 201) at Old Fort Road is closed in both directions due to police investigation. Find alternate route.
Reports of an officer being shot this morning following a a possible domestic incident. Police have not released the status of the officer at this time. Reports from the police are that the suspect is “down”.
Police Chief Hank Stawinski will address the media when they can.
This is a developing story and will be updated from official sources.
Indian Head Highway (Rt. 210) at Old Fort Road is closed in both directions due to police investigation, please use alternate routes. #MDTraffic pic.twitter.com/eMNKXj0HiW
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) February 21, 2018
Per Police Chief Hank Stawinski. We are asking for patience and respect at this time. Our sole focus is an officer’s family.
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) February 21, 2018
Please be responsible in your reporting. The Chief will address the media when he is able but please respect the families involved.
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) February 21, 2018
BREAKING: Special agents from @ATFBaltimore’s Hyattsville II Field Office are on scene to assist our @PGPDNews partners after reports of an officer-involved shooting. pic.twitter.com/0U4B3bKB1c
— ATF HQ (@ATFHQ) February 21, 2018
Image via Cpl. Mujahid A. Ramazziddin’s LinkedIn profile